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Climbing Free - My Life in the Vertical World

My trail running friend lent me this inspirational book.

Lynn Hill began climbing when she was 14. In 1994, she established herself as a climbing legend by being the first person to complete a free ascent of El Capitan’s Nose: 910m of granite!

I particularly enjoyed her descriptions of the different climbing styles she [...]

Kloof Corner

Kloof Corner

This route contains actual climbing, and some pretty serious exposure, following the skyline of the ridge up which the telephone lines can be seen. There are 3 sections with chains protecting some pretty serious little climbs — a fair bit more hectic than the tame little scrambles on Lion’s Head. [...]

Mad Rock Kangaroo Chalkbag

Mad Rock chalk-bag

The Mad Rock Kangaroo Chalkbag comes with a waist belt.

Mad Rock Kangaroo chalkbag

I got mine for R164.00 at Seven Summits in Claremont, Cape Town.

Get more product details on the Mad Rock [...]

2009 CityROCK Boulder Comp

Intending to “just go and watch”, I was persuaded to join in this fun event on 1 August 2009…

CityROCK is the indoor climbing center in Observatory, Cape Town.

According to the organisers: “Thank you for entering the 2009 CityROCK Boulder Comp. Looks like everyone had a good time! It was a huge event [...]

La Sportiva Scorpion Climbing Shoes

La Sportiva Scorpion

I recently invested in my first pair of climbing shoes: a pair of La Sportiva Scorpion. This is a comfortable entry level rock climbing shoe. [...]